Linda Gross
Writer, photographer. Passionate foodie, lover of good books and storytelling. Lives in Globe. Plays in the historic district. Travels when possible.
Linda Gross
June 13, 2025
Announcements, Attractions, Health&Spirit, Living, Outdoors
Why just visit one park when you can explore them all—again and again—for life? Arizona isn’t just an icon of the Southwest—it’s a wonderland of rugged mountains, ancient ruins, desert blooms, and sprawling vistas. From intricate cave dwellings tucked into hillsides to towering geological formations that pierce the sky, the …
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Linda Gross
June 7, 2025
Attractions, Culture, Health&Spirit, Living
For years, we’ve proudly said that “all roads lead to Globe-Miami.” Tucked at the crossroads of five major highways, our community has long been a hub for travelers coming from Tucson, Safford, the White Mountains, the Valley, and Payson. But now, we can also claim a spot on the map …
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Linda Gross
January 20, 2025
Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Living, Op-Ed/Letters
We used to be quick to say, “Sign me up!”—whether for the local bowling league, the newly formed chess club, or established organizations like the Elks or Rotary Club. But now, more often than not, we hear, “I’m just not a joiner.” A new Netflix documentary, Join or Die, explores …
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Linda Gross
January 15, 2025
Culture, Living
There are moments in a business or organization that you can look back on and think we wouldn’t be here today if not for moments like this. Inflection points that completely alter the outlook and possibilities. These pivotal moments can be obvious like the landmark deal to save Bullion Plaza …
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Linda Gross
December 24, 2024
Health&Spirit, Living
It started with three friends, a few beers, and a crazy idea to spread some holiday cheer. The year was 2002, and Billy Mata, Al Nader, and Bobby Pena – the ‘three amigos’ of the Independent Riders – set out on a mission to help local families in need. For …
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Linda Gross
November 22, 2024
History, Living
Local attorney and longtime Globe resident Tom Thompson estimates he has owned upward of 40 buildings in Globe and Miami over the course of his half-century in the community. Some of them more than once. Thompson has been “collecting” buildings in Globe-Miami since he moved to the area in 1973, …
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Linda Gross
August 15, 2024
Business
In December 2022, Dustin Byars, along with his business partner Brian Kay, purchased the Pinal Lumber store, a cornerstone of the Globe-Miami community for more than 40 years. Naming it First Choice Lumber, the duo set out with a clear vision: to revitalize the store and strengthen its ties with …
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Linda Gross
March 21, 2024
Arts & Entertainment, History, Living, SEO-Cornerstone
Possibly no Irish son left a more lasting legacy benefiting Globe’s historic downtown than Kip Culver, the community leader, preservationist, and creative visionary whose passion for his hometown led to more than a decade of work preserving, protecting and promoting its historical uniqueness. Serving as director of the Cobre Valley …
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Linda Gross
January 25, 2023
Announcements, Business
The first big load of lumber and block was delivered to Pinal Lumber in December — a welcome sign of things to come from the recent sale of Pinal Lumber to Brian Kay and Dustin Bayers of Kay Supply. Linda GrossWriter, photographer. Passionate foodie, lover of good books and storytelling. …
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Linda Gross
November 18, 2022
Arts & Entertainment, Health&Spirit, Living
Well-known artist and a patron saint of Globe-Miami’s homeless cats for over three decades, Laurie Manzano is donating a select catalog of her fine art prints this holiday season to raise funds for a local spay/neuter program. GMT will be hosting an album of her prints for sale on our …
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